Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to develop leadership skills, exchange expertise and strengthen women’s international engagement and institutional influence.
The agreement was signed at DWE’s headquarters by Naeema Ahli, Chief Executive Officer of DWE, and Rabih El-Haddad, Director of the Division for Multilateral Diplomacy at UNITAR. It aims to expand women’s roles in decision-making at national and international levels.
Ahli said the partnership builds on DWE’s commitment to working with specialised international organisations. She said it will support programmes that sharpen women’s leadership and professional skills and help them handle fast-changing workplaces and make the most of technological advances. She linked the effort to the vision of H.H. Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of DWE and of the UAE Gender Balance Council, which focuses on investing in women’s talent and widening their representation in leadership roles.
El-Haddad said the MoU pairs DWE’s understanding of Emirati women’s aspirations with UNITAR’s global expertise and network, with the goal of practical, forward-looking initiatives that help women leaders shape policy and contribute with confidence.
Under the agreement, the two sides will identify training needs and design tailored programmes, including executive education, leadership development and capacity building. Participants will also gain networking and knowledge exchange opportunities with senior executives, women leaders, diplomats, UN officials and representatives of international organisations.
Focus areas include AI, innovation, digital transformation and the future of leadership, along with career development, global policymaking, executive presence, cross-cultural communication, diplomacy, negotiation and international partnerships.
The MoU also allows both parties to expand their cooperation in future.
News Source: WAM
